A multi-religious group has warned that the proposed Federal Territories Mufti Bill could make fatwas legally binding and potentially infringe on non-Muslim rights.

“We are deeply concerned that the FT Mufti Bill, if passed, could lead to fatwas being enforced as laws, without any recourse for non-Muslims,” said the Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism (MCCBCHST).

In a statement today, the group expressed concern that the bill could...